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Sightseeing for Visitors
It’s no surprise to those who live in Taranaki that we have been voted once of the best places to visit on the planet. But each visit should have a little planning. It can be very disappointing to find out that the event you wanted to see closed yesterday. Below are some of our best annual events and you can find many more by visiting the Event Finder website, Venture Taranaki and the Stratford council website below.
Let us help you plan your trip by sharing some local knowledge. Just ring or email and we will be glad to help.
Local activities and monthly events
See also Nearby Attractions
Upcoming Events
See http://www.stratford.govt.nz/council/whats-on-council/range.listevents/-
Annual Events
A and P shows
When:tratford 3rd Weekend of November
Baldricks Big Day out – Knights, jousting, stalls, fun for all – free biennial event In February in even years.
Americarna a celebration of American cars and culture, complete with parades, displays and family fun.
When: Feb/Mar
TSB Bowl of Brooklands Summer Nights. World class concerts in an open air amphitheatre.
TSB Festival Of Lights. A wonderland of lights, displays and events in the iconic Pukekura Park.
Dec/Jan
NZ Tatoo and Art Festival Australasia’s biggest tattoo event
When: Nov
Powerco Garden Spectacular Superb gardens and a stimulating events calendar.
When: Oct/Nov
See a show at the TSB Showplace . Watch a musical or theatrical performance in the grand old theatre.
Taranaki International Arts Festival Exciting theatre, cabaret, music and dance performances
When :aug/Sept
Whangamomona Republic Day: fun filled day of country-style entertainment celebrates the townships self-declared republic status.
When: Biennial, Jan/Feb
WOMAD Three days of music and culture from world Superstars.
When: March
Attractions in Stratford
- Percy Thompson Arts Gallery
- Taranaki Pioneer Village
- Stratford Swimming Pool
- Dolly’s Milk
- Possum fur and leather shop
- Dawson Falls &Wilkies Pools
- Mountain House
- Manganui ski Field
- Mountain Trails- explore Mt Taranaki and Egmont National Park
- Stockcar night at Stratford
- The gardens in spring on the Carrington Walkway.
- The performance at the Clock Tower
- The calming Waingongoro River on the Cardiff Centenial Walkway
- King’s theatre- the first talkies movie theatre in NZ
Further Afield
- Eltham Arty Loo
- Discover the Forgotten World-Ride the Rails or Combo Rails and Jetboat
- Helicopter flight over Mt Taranaki
- Hollard’s Gardens
- Lake Rotokare
- Mt Egmont Visitors Center
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Gallery
- The Wind Wand
- Happy Chaddy’s Charter
- Hawera Water tower
- Lake Mangamahoe
- Mokau river journey
- New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
- Puke Ariki
- Pukekurapark
- Climb Paritutu